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Forgot to mention, that's another thing we're trying to tackle; is my uncontrolled htn. I honestly believe that Telmisartan and Amlodopine at max dose was causing my palpitations. Since discontinuing those, my palpitations are better. Now we've switched from Losartan which was not helping my bp, to Valsartan 80mg bid which I've only been on a week. I got one reading in the 120s systolic tonight and I was shocked as I'm ususally 150s to 160s systolic. I have a message out for my doctor to call me in the morning so we can get a game plan. Thank you so much!
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Valsartan took about 3 weeks to work for me. Or, something else changed. I too have a resting heart rate in the low 50s, I get tons of pvc when my HR goes above 80. Then I get afib 12 hours later. I got ablated 5 days ago for the afib. Things are changing. I do ear vagal nerve stim which seems to help. It might have cut my afib down by a factor of 3. Anecdotal evidence is weak I know. I’m not sure my pvcs are coming from my ventricles. I suspect weird pacs are getting conducted and blocking my R bundle, ashmans is what that’s called. My EP i’t worried about my annoying PVCs.
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debra - Side Effects Telmisartan - Changes in vision. dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting.
fast heartbeat. large hives. painful urination or changes in urinary frequency. swelling in the hands, lower legs, and feet.
Side effects of Amlodopine - Common side effects, Headaches. Feeling dizzy. Flushing.
A pounding heartbeat. ...Swollen ankles.
Side effects of Valsartan - Feeling dizzy. Headaches. Make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. ...Nausea, vomiting. Diarrea. Pain in your joints or muscles.
You can google the side effects of any medicine BEFORE you fill prescription or swallow them.
You mention high BP. It says to me that you are eating lots of animal products, meat, cheese, dairy. Are you consuming ANY caffeine??? If so, if you eliminate all, eat fresh fruits and veggies, eliminate processed foods with refined flours especially, high sugar junk. You may find that you will greatly reduce or eliminate a need for your meds in time. No sodas either.
Let us know if any of these tips helps you. My game plan would be to walk daily and not play games with my health by eliminating the causes of the problem. But YOU are responsible for your decisions and who you put your trust in.